John Inman dies
08/03/2007 … Are You Being Served? star John Inman has died at the age of 71.
2007 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Thu 08 March 2007
Wed 07 March 2007
Clip ahoy!
Home-made comedy contest launched
07/03/2007 … Yet another new talent hunt has been launched for comedy hopefuls to submit home-made clips, in the chance it could help propel them into the big time.
An unlikely man of letters
Kay's memoirs up for book award
07/03/2007 … Peter Kay may not seem a heavyweight literary figure - but his memoirs have been nominated for a prestigious book prize.
Borat the victim
Comic was deprived of human rights
07/03/2007 … Borat has been a victim of human rights abuse, the US State Department has said.
Fame at last
Gervais announces London dates
07/03/2007 … Ricky Gervais has announced London dates for his record-breaking Fame tour.
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Comedy costumes under the hammer
07/03/2007 … Some of the most memorable costumes in comedy history have been sold off, including outfits worn by Tommy Cooper, Benny Hill and the Monty Python team.
Tue 06 March 2007
Bhoy, what a row
Comic and Fringe venue at loggerheads
06/03/2007 … The director of Edinburgh’s Assembly Rooms has hit back after comedian Danny Bhoy claimed he is owed £68,000 from his Fringe run last year.
Car trouble
Brand cancels gig at last minute
06/03/2007 … Russell Brand left hundreds of fans disappointed by cancelling a gig 20 minutes before it was due to start - blaming a car breakdown.